Arisdale Avenue is in South Ockendon and in Thurrock district. RM15 5TJ is located in the Ockendon electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Thurrock. This postcode has been in use since 2007-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Arisdale Avenue, South Ockendon, RM15 5TJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM15 5FX, RM15 5FS, RM15 5FQ, RM15 5FY, RM15 5FT, RM15 5FA, RM15 6HU, RM15 5FD, RM15 6HZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RM15 5TJ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.8% | 49.7% | -4.1% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 46.2% | 50.3% | 4.1% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of RM15 5TJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.3% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 43.1% | 28% | -15.1% | 37.9% | -9.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.6% | 53.3% | 13.7% | 44.2% | 9.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Separated | 4% | 3.3% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 8.5% | -1.7% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 4.9% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42% | 54.8% | 12.8% | 48.4% | 6.4% |
| Good health | 40.3% | 32.2% | -8.1% | 33.6% | -1.4% |
| Fair health | 14.6% | 9.6% | -5.0% | 12.7% | -3.1% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 3.5% | 1.4% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 44.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.3% | 14.7% | -14.6% | 18.2% | -3.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 24.4% | 6.5% | -17.9% | 9.6% | -3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.8% | 10.6% | -3.2% | 13.4% | -2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 4.1% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 15.1% | 4.0% | 16.9% | -1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.1% | 44.5% | 29.4% | 33.8% | 10.7% |
| Other | 4.4% | 4.5% | 0.1% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 53.8% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 7% | 6.7% | 3.1% | 3.9% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 2.9% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 4.4% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
| Black African | 8.7% | 19.2% | 10.5% | 2.5% | 16.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 2.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 84.7% | 53.8% | -30.9% | 81.4% | -27.6% |
| Other | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 62.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.6% | 62.8% | -26.8% | 83.2% | -20.4% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 12.2% | 10.1% | 6.1% | 6.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 0.8% | 4.1% |
| Africa | 4.9% | 10.8% | 5.9% | 2.7% | 8.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 8.1% | 6.0% | 5.6% | 2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.9% | 62.8% | -26.1% | 83.2% | -20.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 19.8% | 19.1% | 9.8% | 10.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 11.6% | 8.8% | 2.9% | 8.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.5% | 4.4% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 1.5% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.2% | 76.7% | -9.5% |
| Ireland | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| Romania | 10.5% | 0.9% | 9.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.2% | 0.3% | 2.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.6% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 5.2% | 13.5% | -8.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 17.2% | 37.2% | -20.0% |
| Christian | 64.8% | 46.2% | 18.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 5.8% | 1.7% | 4.1% |
| Muslim | 5.2% | 6.5% | -1.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Arisdale Avenue was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Belhus average.
Arisdale Avenue has the lowest crime rate of 65 local areas in Belhus and the lowest crime rate of 506 local areas in Thurrock .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 61% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Motor Co Ltd Arisdale Avenue, South Ockendon, Thurrock Other, an established residential building | £16,715,000 | 2016-11-28 | £18,720,800 |
RM15 5TJ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 117 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Education | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bonnygate Primary School Arisdale Avenue , RM15 5BA | - not rated | 644 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Benyon Primary School Tyssen Place , RM15 6PG | 3out of 4 | 866 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shaw Primary Academy Avon Green , RM15 5QJ | 3out of 4 | 1,205 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary School Daiglen Drive , RM15 5RP | - not rated | 1,565 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dilkes Academy Garron Lane , RM15 5JQ | 4out of 4 | 1,631 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Academy Ockendon Erriff Drive , RM15 5AY | 1out of 4 | 945 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Park Academy Belhus Park Lane , Aveley RM15 4RU | 3out of 4 | 2,951 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Edwards School Stifford Clays Road , Stifford Clays RM16 3NJ | 2out of 4 | 3,883 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gaynes School Brackendale Gardens , RM14 3UX | 1out of 4 | 4,298 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chafford Hundred Mayflower Road , Chafford Hundred RM16 6SA | 4out of 4 | 4,441 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beacon Hill Academy Erriff Drive , RM15 5AY | 4out of 4 | 1,098 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfields Montessori School Harwood Hall , Harwood Hall Lane RM14 2YG | - not rated | 4,044 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Corbets Tey School Harwood Hall Lane , RM14 2YQ | 3out of 4 | 4,097 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Next Warehouse | Next Distribution Ltd, Hays Network Distribution | 238 yd | |
| MADE Project South Ockendon | Scout And Guide Hall, Tamarisk Road | 350 yd | |
| Thurrock Garden Centre | South Road, South Ockendon | 696 yd | |
| Carters Desert Diner | 5 Canterbury Parade, South Road | 765 yd | |
| The Coffee Shop | Cafe, Chestnut Farm | 942 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Groves (SOH) Community Club | Brandon Groves Community Hall, Brandon Groves Avenue | 929 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Village Fish Bar | 17 Canterbury Parade, South Road | 764 yd | |
| Rice Box Indian Kitchen | 18 Canterbury Parade, South Road | 764 yd | |
| Good Food Place | 4 South Parade, South Road | 851 yd | |
| Popeye's Pizzeria | 4 North Road, South Ockendon | 1,067 yd | |
| Fish N Chicken | 135 Daiglen Drive, South Ockendon | 1,079 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Food (Chelmsford Star) | The Co-operative Food, 3 - 4 Canterbury Parade | 763 yd | |
| Lidl | 149 - 153 Daiglen Drive, South Ockendon | 1,010 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, Ockendon Service Station | 1,032 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Ockendon Recreation Ground CLIFF PLACE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 904 yd |
| The Ockendon Academy ERRIFF DRIVE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,012 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.